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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.78, 1,083.30 and 414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.78, 1,083.30 and 414.77 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.78 : 1,083.30 = 414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.78/1,083.30 = 414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.78x = 1,083.30 × 414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.78x = 449,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,314.92/722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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